NumberBox vs PodKino
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NumberBox
This app helps you identify unwanted calls by allowing users to report and tag spam or telemarketing numbers. All submissions are anonymous and help build a community-driven database to protect users from potential scams.
- Voluntarily report unwanted numbers
- Manually add tags to phone numbers
- Identify spam and telemarketing calls
- Anonymous tag submissions
- Privacy-focused data policy
- In-app support
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NumberBox is a simple and secure tool that allows users to voluntarily report unwanted or spam phone numbers to help keep the community safe. Users can manually add tags to phone numbers — for example, “Scammer,” “Telemarketing,” or “Spam.” All tags are submitted voluntarily by users to help others recognize potentially unwanted calls. Privacy & Data Policy NumberBox does not collect, store, or share any personal data. The app does not access contacts, call history, messages, or any other private information. All user-submitted tags are stored anonymously and are not linked to personal identities. Contact & Support If you have any questions, or wish to modify or remove user-submitted data, please contact us through the in-app support section or via our official support email.
PodKino
Record, organize, and secure your voice notes with ease. This app offers instant recording, the ability to attach photos and contacts for context, and biometric protection for privacy. It's designed for creators and storytellers to manage their audio content efficiently.
- Instant recording
- Attach photos and contacts
- Face ID lock
- Effortless organization
- Secure on-device storage
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Your voice deserves a home. Podkino is the simplest and most secure way to record and organize your voice notes — built for creators, thinkers, and everyday storytellers. - Record Instantly Start a recording with a single tap — no setup, no clutter. - Attach Photos & Contacts Give every voice note context by linking images or people to it. - Lock with Face ID Keep personal recordings private with secure biometric protection. - Organize Effortlessly Rename, sort, and share recordings in seconds. - Coming Soon • AI-powered transcription • Themes & customization • Cloud sync & backup options All your content stays securely on your device — unless you choose to share it. Podkino is more than a voice recorder. It’s your personal audio journal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PodKino at every 3 weeks against NumberBox's every 2 months. PodKino also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 64%). NumberBox's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NumberBox against 4.7 for PodKino. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 570 and 245 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of NumberBox's written reviews are positive against 76% of PodKino's.
NumberBox ships an update every 2 months, PodKino every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NumberBox | PodKino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (570 ratings) | 4.7 (245 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | 76.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 570 — better | 245 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #182 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marvan Salemi | Riya Dhar |
Customer experience
NumberBox
PodKino
Bugs and requests
NumberBox
Reported bugs
5 issues- App stopped working after latest update
- Unable to identify any numbers despite core function
- Update installation failures
- Incorrect name matching for phone numbers
- App displays personal information without user consent
Requested features
5 requests- Offline functionality
- Location information display
- Anonymous call profile display
- Expanded database for specific regions (Yemen)
- Expanded number database
PodKino
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NumberBox
No in-app purchases
PodKino
No in-app purchases
